We had the pleasure of flying two families that evening from west Norfolk. The days previous had been quite unsettled, however our forecasters gave us the go for the evening flight. A balloon flight from west Norfolk is totally different from a Norwich flight. We launch from some of the busiest military airspace in Europe, therefore a little more pre planning is necessary. A phone call to range … [Read more...]
Honeymoon Couple fly over Norfolk Wednesday 30th July 2008
When Mark and Grace Glasiter contacted us and explained that they were coming to Norfolk for their honeymoon and a flight in one of our hot air balloons would be the ‘Icing on the cake’ we were more than happy to oblige. We meet at Eccles Hall School just off the A11 adjacent to the snetterton race circuit. It was a stunning evening; however the wind was pretty brisk coming in from the south. … [Read more...]
Balloon ride from Norwich Sunday 27th July 2008
All of our passengers assembled at Wensum valley golf club at Taverham in preparation for the safety brief and prearation at 6.15 p.m All were looking forward to thier Balloon Flight over Norfolk. There was a very gentle onshore brezze flowing in from the coast and it was obvious that we were going to have excellent conditions for our balloon flight. As the crew prepared the balloon for flight … [Read more...]
Hot Air Balloon over Norwich. 30th June
What a stunning evening for another Balloon Flight over Norfolk. We launched from Mattishall Golf Club, and with a gentle breeze coming from the south west with a steady and gentle climb we were cruising at 5,000’ above Norfolk. We crossed Norwich just to the north. The city was clearly in view with the cathedral a castle taking pride of place. Up over Norwich airport watching the aircraft depart … [Read more...]
Balloon Flight Norfolk 17th April 2011
The weather remains good throughout the month of April allowing another balloon ride over Norfolk this evening We launch south of Norwich into clear un broken skies and excellent visibility We cross over the A11 between Hethersett and Wymondham watching the traffic below always looks a little surreal from a hot air balloon at 2,000 feet once over open arable fields we descend and able to skim over … [Read more...]
Our First Ballooning Adventure for 2012
Our first balloon ride over Norfolk was underway on Thursday 1st March. The weather over the past week or so has been dominated with high pressure which has kept most of the UK in dry and settled conditions This afternoon we launched from our new launch site at Old Buckenham airfield The temperature was an un seasonal 15 degrees with clear skies and good visibility and a very gentle 5 mph breeze … [Read more...]
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